Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
Point Park University's Student-Run Newspaper

Point Park Globe
A cup of coffee that costs $5.25 sits on a table at The Speckled Egg inside the Union building Downtown.

‘Burgh Bites: The Speckled Egg: A classy dining experience

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 22, 2025
On the first floor of the Union Trust building, four entrances create a cross, and the ground is lined with two blue carpets. Intersecting the rugs in the middle is a help desk, and diagonally adjacent to it is a podium attended by a host from The Speckled Egg. 
PITTSBURGH MEDIA PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

PITTSBURGH MEDIA PARTNERSHIP DISCUSSES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

Written By Caleb McCartney, Photo Editor • January 22, 2025

Journalists, news outlets and alumni gathered in Lawrence Hall 200 - also known as the fishbowl - discuss leadership changes in the Pittsburgh Media Partnership. Two chairs were elected, then it was decided...

The judge, played by Denny DiPalma, shows his fingers covered in Doritos dust for the "Crash the Super Bowl" ad submitted by the two students. Submitted by Nihad Hebib and Shandon Walsh

PPU students ‘Crash the Super Bowl’ with Doritos ad

Written By Gavin Petrone, Co-News Editor • January 15, 2025
Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” advertising contest received a submission from two Point Park students: Nihad Hebib, a senior accounting major, and Shandon Walsh, a junior PR/AD major.
(Top to bottom) A slice of cheese, sliced sausage, chorizo crispy onion, pepperoni, bruschetta, pepperoni and ham with mini pepperoni all sit on a table with ranch and a bottle of Joe's lemon tea at Benny Fierro's Pizza.

‘Burgh Bites: Benny’s Pizza: An affordable late night option

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • January 15, 2025
Imagine holding a regular slice of pizza, then imagine a slice that is almost three times the size of that.
Thea Smith, Susie Iannitelli, Morgan Bakos and Dakota Nicholson take turns doing chest compressions. Submitted by Sydney Rendahl

Student Health Center offers CPR classes to students

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Co-Opinions Editor • January 15, 2025
When it comes to life-saving techniques, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is one of the many kinds of ways to save a life. Now, students are able to get certified, alongside faculty and staff who are also able to get CPR certified on campus by taking one class.
The "Mad and Cheese" bowl from Mad Chicken sits on a table, uneaten.

Burgh Bites: Mad Chicken, not mid chicken

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • January 8, 2025
It’s no secret that Pittsburgh is almost in an oversupply of fried chicken spots that all have exceptional food. Some are national chains like Raising Canes and The Eagle, while others like CHiKN and Wings and a Prayer are exclusive to Allegheny County.
Richard Nartey Jr. stands at the corner of Fourth Avenue and Wood Street in the middle of downtown Pittsburgh near Point Park University. Submitted by Richard Nartey Jr.

Pioneer Public: Alt rapper R1 Official

Written By Michael Klug, Website/Opinions Editor • January 8, 2025
At Point Park, multiple students and instructors are involved in the music scene. Richard Nartey Jr., who goes by his stage name “R1 Official,” is one of many students who has taken up a lifestyle in music. 

Day of Giving raises money for campus community

Written By Peyton Martin, Co-News Editor • January 8, 2025
Last year, Point Park University held its Day of Giving event on Nov. 14. The Day of Giving is a 24-hour celebration of community, philanthropy and the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed primarily by the generous donation of money to compelling causes.  
Students walk on the sidewalk of Wood Street, which has had sidewalk clings placed down to identify parts of campus since Picklesburgh in 2024.

Point Park sidewalk clings elicit positive feedback

Written By Melissa Garlock, Staff Writer • January 8, 2025
Point Park’s main appeal and iconic slogans typically mention the campus’ unique location: downtown Pittsburgh. With ownership of and affiliation to over 15 properties in the heart of the city, the University dominates downtown Pittsburgh’s footprints. 
Honors students present their posters to students and staff walking through the Lawrence Hall Lobby.

Honors Fall Forum presents student projects

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • January 8, 2025
If you’re in the honors program, each year you get a chance to present research on a project that you feel passionate about and relates to your major to an audience of like-minded students and staff who are willing to check out what you’ve created.
Eric Joseph, front, plays guitar and sings with his bandmates in The StreetSide Saints. Photo courtesy of The StreetSide Saints

Pioneer Public: Animation professor Eric Joseph

Written By Carson Folio, Editor-Elect • December 4, 2024
In the classrooms on the second floor of West Penn Hall, part-time animation professor Eric Joseph teaches sound design and production for animation students. With experience in the advertising industry, video editing and web development, being a musician outside of the classroom may be the last thing you’d expect his favorite pastime to be.
(Left to right) Spicy chicken dip, salted tortilla chips, fried chicken, spoonbread and a BLT sandwich are set onto a table at The Eagle.

Burgh Bites at The Eagle: Chewy fried chicken

Written By Cassandra Harris, Editor-in-Chief • December 4, 2024
It was Saturday night when I went onto Google and reserved a table for two at The Eagle. We missed our reservation for 6:30 p.m., though, because I spent over 30 minutes looking for parking. Defeated, I gave up trying to park in the restaurant’s general vicinity and instead parked my car in the lot next to Conestoga Hall, taking a chilly 11 minute walk with my partner to the bar and chicken restaurant. 
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